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Where Seagulls Cry


Yvonne Whittal - 1977
    "Why don't you give up? Go back where you came from and leave Adam alone. Can't you see he desperately wants his freedom?"Kim stared at Ursula in stunned silence, then felt anger rising. Ursula wanted her to go, for that would leave the field clear for her.Well, Kim decided, if Adam wants his freedom, he can say so. She wasn't going to run off like a scared rabbit!

The Italian's Revenge


Michelle Reid - 2000
    Now, when she confronts Vito about his plans to remarry, he doesn't give anything away. Instead, seizing the advantage, he demands that Catherine return to Naples to resume her role as wife and mother. Their son, whom they both adore, will have his parents back together again -- and Vito will finally have the revenge he's been waiting for....

The Winter Bride


Lynne Graham - 1997
    After all, he was heir to a Greek shipping fortune and she was just the butler's daughter.And mother...For over two years Angie has kept secret the legacy of her stolen weekend of passion with Leo. But then she and her small son are forced to spend Christmas with him. How can Angie not tell Leo that Jake is his child? To wife? Maybe Leo won't guess he's really Jake's daddy... If he does, one things for certain - he'll insist that Angie become his winter bride!

Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife


Jane Porter - 2006
    This time the sexy Spanish superstar has outdone himself: he’s taken Alexandra, an unknown, ordinary girl, and turned her first into an overnight celebrity, then into his Hollywood bride! But all the glitz and glamour of their lavish wedding is tarnished by a dirty secret—and if the tabloids ever find out, there’ll be shock waves throughout the world!

A Husband of Inconvenience | Suami Pengganti


Jacqueline Baird - 1999
    Yet Josie could only look, not touch, because theirs was a marriage in name alone. Conan had stepped in as father to his brother's child—the baby Josie was carrying.But when an accident left Josie with amnesia she naturally assumed that Conan was her husband, her lover and the father of her baby. And until she remembered the truth, Conan was more than happy to have Josie in his bed….

Jack Riordan's Baby


Anne Mather - 2006
    However, Rachel had her fears about her husband: they'd grown so far apart since they'd failed to have a child.But a real man needed a real woman -- and Rachel was determined to win him back. She would seduce him, and let him love her. And maybe she'd conceive -- and carry to full term -- Jack's much-wanted baby....

Terms of Possession (Romance)


Elizabeth Power - 1995
    Yet, for Nadine, this could never be a straightforward business arrangement. Cameron was the only man she'd ever loved--and he was now the father of her child. She just couldn't walk away!

Infamous Bargain


Daphne Clair - 1994
    Financier Kynan Roth had all the superficial advantages. Briar was looking for other qualities in a husband--compassion, understanding and, above all, trust. But how was she going to convince the cynical Kynan of that, when, to rescue her father, she had just committed the cardinal sin of marrying him for his money....

A Perfect Marriage


Laurey Bright - 1995
    Only the Archers knew they'd never been in love, and that nights of passion were few and far between. Still, both thought the other happy with the dry-eyed deal they'd made instead of vows.Until Max broke the bargain—by wanting more. And suddenly, after twelve peaceful years, the perfect marriage was over.But when Celine realized how much she loved her husband, was it too late to get him back? For unbeknownst to Max, they'd been blessed with a new beginning….

The Italian Millionaire's Virgin Wife


Diana Hamilton - 2005
    Mercy Howard's childhood was sheltered, and her job as housekeeper to sexy Italian businessman Andreo Pascali makes her realize that she needs a makeover!A new haircut and some clothes later, Andreo discovers his housekeeper is no longer a mouse -- but a fox! He wants to add mistress to Mercy's list of duties, but she's not going to settle for a no-strings affair....

An Heiress for His Empire


Lucy Monroe - 2014
    Now, marriage to the unscrupulous Viktor Beck is the only way to save what's left of her reputation!The contract: Maddie has always featured in Viktor's plans to take over her father's company and expand his empire. The intense attraction between them only sweetens the deal he's offeredThe secret: Though love doesn't beat in Viktor's heart, he'll show Maddie just how hot their chemistry can be. But even this corporate shark is in for a shock;his wild socialite is still a virgin!

Uncertain Destiny


Carole Mortimer - 1988
    But drawn to Justin by a fierce mutual passion, the usually sensible Caroline married him knowing that he couldn't love her--just as she couldn't help loving him.She accepts the hazards of a marriage to the arrogant, magnetic lawyer--his aversion to love, sudden changes in mood and his restless nightmares. But how will Justin react when Caroline announces she's pregnant with his baby...?Originally published in 1987

Prince of Scandal


Annie West - 2011
    But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince for years, and a marriage to recently discovered princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy....reluctant princessOnly, Luisa is an outspoken, mud-splattered farm girl, who isn't going to come quietly! Even as she's reluctantly transformed into polished perfection, Luisa challenges Raul at every turn--and he finds himself anticipating their wedding night with an excitement he never imagined he'd feel...

Magnolia


Diana Palmer - 1996
    Claire Lang loved her life there, but one man’s presence unsettled her very soul. John Hawthorn’s dark eyes and lean, handsome face captivated Claire more than she wanted to admit. And when tragedy struck, Claire found herself desperate enough to marry him—a man who didn’t retrn her passionate love her. But Claire aroused fierce, unexpected desires in her elusive husband. And once she had tasted his kisses and savored his lovemaking, she dared to fight for him as a sizzling scandal threatened to engulf them and the love she began to believe could be theirs.

A Reputation to Uphold


Victoria Parker - 2013
    George, branded wild and shameless by the media, is caught with tycoon Dante Vitale, it's guaranteed to make the headlines. With a fledgling reputation to salvage, how can Eva refuse Dante's exit strategy? Only, his solution is not to leave but to stay—together! This ruthless Italian's sole focus is business, and if they can convince the world they're truly in love, they both just might get what they want. With enough heat between them to rival the Sahara, the fine line between business and pleasure is going up in flames.